Sanitary chicken roost



Dec. 9, 1924. 1,518,400

- w. FAETHE SANITARY CHICKEN R005 T Filed Nov. 19, 1923 M" X m manual M v Patented Dec. 9, 1924.

UNTTED STATE;

WILLIAM: FAETI-IE, OF RAVEN ROCK, NEW JERSEY.

SANITARY CHICKEN BOOST.

Application filed November 19, 1923.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that TVVILLIAM F AETHE, a citi- ZBH'Of the United States, residing at Raven Rock, in the county of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey, has invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sanitary Chicken Boosts, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to improvements in roosts for chickens and other fowls, and the primary object is to provide an individual sanitary roost upon which the ,fowls must perch singly, thereby avoiding the congestion frequently experienced in the use of the common forms of roosts.

Another object of the invention is to provide a sanitary roost so constructed that the droppings accumulated thereon may be quickly and easily removed.

A further object is to provide a portable vermin-proof chicken roost, which may be quickly set up in any desired place, includ ing an adjustable extension perch ring and supporting legs and dropping tray, all being devoid of any crevices which might form nesting places for vermin.

Other advantages may become apparent as the following description and claims are in part described and in part understood.

1n the drawings- Figure 1 is a side elevation of the com plete roost;

Figure 2 is a plan view of a tray supporting member;

Figure 3 is a cross sectional view on line AA in the direction of arrows;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary cross sectional view on the line 13-13;

Figure 5 is a plan view of the complete roost.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing, 1 indicates the upright tubular legs, preferably composed of ordinary wrought iron pipe, which are formed outwardly at the lower extremity in the manner designated. At the upper extremity each of the legs 1 is split at 5 downwardly in a vertical line, sufficiently to allow for a binding action on anything sliding within when the split portion 5 of the leg 1 is clamped together. Sliding within the split upper extremities of the legs 1 are a corresponding number of smaller pipes 2 arranged in telescopic arrangement. These pipes 2 are formed in the manner of brackets 2 at their upper extremities, upon which the annular Serial No. 675,521.

perch member 3 is mounted. The perch member 3 is composed preferably of wood or similar non-conductor of heat, thereby preventing any undue chilling of the fowls feet. The annular perch member-3 may be secured to the bracket portion 2 of the pipes 2 by means of ordinary wood screws. To hold the slidable portion of the sanitary roost in fixed relation with reference to the stationary legs 1, collars 6 are provided, adapted to slide over the outside of the legs 1 and are disposed near the upper extremities thereof. These collars 6 are provided with threaded holes adapted to receive the set screw 9 by means of which a clamping action may be effected when said screw 9 is turned against the split portion 5 of the legs 1. A dropping tray 1 is held at the lower extremity within the circumference of the three outwardly extending legs. The tray 1 is composed of a fiat piece of sheet metal having the edge thereof curled and having along the outer periphery projecting plates 7 and 8 respectively of the same number, and positioned in a manner identical to the legs 1. The plate 7 is flat, while the plate 8 is formed in the manner of a bracket, and both are, however, riveted to the under side of the tray. Said projecting plates 7 and 8 respectively have an eye part 10 through which the downwardly extending portion of the leg 1 is adapted to pass. The tray 4 is held in position by pins 1.1, which are passed through convenient holes in the legs 1. Thus it will be seen that a positive method for holding the tray in position is provided, likewise, the removal of the tray may be thereby easily accomplished.

The operation of my device is as follows: Since the device is comparatively light and sturdy, it may be quickly set up in the coops and the perch ring 3 may then be adjusted high or low at the will of the operator. After the fowls have roosted upon this device, and droppings have accumulated, a small hoe may be used to scrape the dropping tray clean, or the pins 11 may be removed, thereby releasing the dropping tray free from the legs 1, whereupon the tray t may be very easily cleaned.

While I have herein described a certain specific manner and method of constructing and assembling the elements of my invention, it is understood that I may vary from the same in minor details, not departing from the spirit of my invention, so as best to construct a practical device for the purpose intended, as defined in the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A portable sanitary roost of the class described, comprising upright, fixed tubular frame members; a corresponding set of tubular frame members adapted for vertical telescopic relation to the main upright mem bers; an annular perch member mounted upon the slidable tubular members; means for holding the perch member in a variation of positions; a dropping tray detachably held at the lower extremities of the upright fixed members; and means for releasing the tray from the stand for cleaning purposes.

2. A sanitary poultry roost of the class described, comprising upright, fixed tubular frame members, supporting at their lower extremities a suitable dropping tray; means provided for detachably holding the dropping tray in position; another set of movable frame members adapted for Vertical, slidable telescopic movement relative to the fixed members; an annular perch member mounted on the upper extremity of the movable members; and a clamping collar provided to lock the perch member in any predetermined position.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

WVILLIAM FAETHE. Witnesses:

HENRY A. GOLDBERGER, MAX FAETHE. 

